Saturday, June 8, 2013

Kimberly ventures into the drama that is Game of Thrones

I realize that just about everyone and their dog has read or watched Game of Thrones. They chat on twitter about characters that I've never heard of. I see video after video that fans have edited and put on YouTube. My own Aunt has read the series. I'm the reader in the family. I'm usually the one who has conversations like this...

Relative: "I heard about this new book and thought you might like it. It's called -----"
Me: "Yes, I've read it. And the sequel. And met the author."

So when I was camping a couple of weeks ago and my aunt started talking about the series, I realized I needed to get my butt into gear and start reading the series again. I read the first one about a year ago and never picked up the second one. Now I'm almost done with A Clash of Kings. I'd forgotten how much his writing sucks you in.

I'm also preparing myself for the inevitable emotional torture that I'll experience reading these. Luckily, a few of my friends including some of the other lovely B&B bloggers, have read them and listen to me freak out or get excited when a character I've only heard about makes their entrance. Mainly it is Kelly and Daisy that get to hear about it. (Thanks ladies!)

So, who else out there has read the series? (possibly a dumb question) Anyone else just getting started with the series?

17 comments:

  1. I haven't read or watched any of it. Eep. I do have season 1 of the TV show on my laptop, but I've just never got around to it. I think my brother owns the books so I may have to steal them off him and see what all the hype is about.

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  2. You're on your way to (what I think is) the best book! Just don't read any portions of it in public, because you might wind up sobbing in a coffee shop. It's much safer to cuddle up with at home :)

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  3. I read the books over Christmas last year, and I absolutely love the series. The books really do suck you in! The only downside is the long wait for the next one!

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  4. I've watched a handful of episodes from season 1, but have only just recently started reading the first book. My husband bought me the boxed set for my birthday, so I'm planning to read my way through the books 1-4 over the course of the summer. So far, so good! :)

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  5. I've heard so many people talk about this (obviously) but I don't really even know what it is about. I just put in a request at the library. Looking forward to getting in on the scoop!

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  6. I've been listening to the series on audio and just started the first TV season. The audio books are excellent and the TV show seems to be a fair adaptation from the books- much better than other conversions.

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  7. I've been listing to the series on audio book and just started the first season of the show. The audio books (3/4 through Clash of Kings) are very good. The TV show seems to be a good adaptation from the books. Enjoy!

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  8. I read the first book but I found it dragging and too many points of view. However I hear the next books keep getting better and better. I've never seen the show (I don't have TV), but i hear the 1st season is pretty much spot on deadly so with the book. :)

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  9. I own all of the books, but I haven't read a single one! I think the commitment involved (I'm a slow reader) intimidates me. One day! I absolutely love the TV show, however.

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  10. I think I may be one of the few people who can't stand either the books or the tv series. I've tried in past, just isn't for me, I guess.

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  11. Daisy and I will ALWAYS be glad to hear your thoughts while reading them :) We've certainly fangirled enough about them in the past! I am so ready for you to get to A Storm of Swords! I was flipping out the entire time.

    I think we've talked about this before - you don't watch the show, right?

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  12. Coming up on the end of season three and all the insanity, I've finally decided to give another try at reading the books (I only made it half way through book 1 last time). So I guess, yes, I am just getting started with the series!

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  13. I started reading the books back when there were only 1 or 2 (around 2001?)...My advice would be to pace your reading and to read carefully. The emotional toll can be high--not just the high profile character deaths you hear about, but just the general atmosphere of danger and violence. that said, they are among my favorite fantasy books.

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  14. I have quit the series for now.... I read up to book three and then realized it would be years before the series was completed so I am going to wait till they are all out!!

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  15. I read books 1 and 2. I have decided that I just want to watch the series. My husband loves the books, but I get bored with them sometimes. Especially the battle stuff. I agree with commenter Rachel. My advice is, if you like them... awesome! If you don't... don't feel bad about it, but just watch the series!!

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  16. I've read the first two books, but haven't had the chance to start the third yet. I do watch the show, so I know what's coming, but I'm still emotionally unprepared! I hope you enjoy the Game of Thrones world as much as I do.

    Sarah

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  17. I read the first three in a mere few weeks because I got really really into it. I'm about a third into book 4 and stopped reading it and haven't picked it back up. I'm going to, but book 4 was just a lot slower. I will finish it though!

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